Turmoil in Capitol Debates Shapes 1880s Politics
Fragmentary OCR reveals heated discussion over a capital bill and party strategies. References include Senator Bro, Georgia, Wickham, Jorgensen, and Arthur as a savvy political manager amid battles on the internal revenue bill and riverland issues. Mentions Hewitt of New York and Navy funding debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer
Virginia
Arthur
Wickham
Jorgensen
New York
Senate
Dutag
Georsia
Annate
Promino
Adens
Cau
Ulberton
Ruaanes
Cahiees
Maine
Talogue Srey
Calonnel
Fred Grant Wes Fis
Este
Walk Street
Tera Iglei
England
Amidst Lobby Rates and Canal Plans in Congress
The Hennepin Canal and internal revenue amendments dominate debate as railroad interests push for conference action. Lawmakers consider canal surveys and financing while party lines shape votes on navigation, harbor lines, and potential rate wars.
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Balle v and Steamship Association
Democrata
Massey
John
Aidia
Atlanta
Clark
Jeff Aga
Georgia
Mr. Atkins
Colonel Farrow
Bets Butler
Washington
H.R. Satie
Hennepin
Canal
Ington
Suly
Bock
House
Finance Committee
Hennepin Canal
Butlers
Belan
Meksin
Logan
Uv Sa
Michigan
Pendleton
Ae Ital
Secretary of War
Eee
Meiers
Gornikh
Pugh
Mr. Jones
Mr. Crapy
Maxsachusetts
Pawbail
Mr. Randall
Il Ainda
Crape
Bernoon
Committee
Roe
Counterfeit Doyle Bonds Case Reveals Extensive Circulation
The investigation shows forged Doyle bonds circulated widely after a 1980 Chicago arrest uncovered spurious bonds tied to a Peoria bank. Authorities report 204 bonds found on Doyle plus three pledged with a Peoria bank, with 297 total traced, raising questions about how many remained in circulation and the role of the department's insiders.
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Doyle
E ‘Doyle
Spi
Peoria
Rc 1
Ailte of Illinois Bank
Secret Service
Aame
the Treasury
Treasue
New York
Pecral
Eve Rirack
Renuine
War
Actin
Shieh Doyle
Homer, and Note Company
Folger
Egypt Campaign Report From War Office Dispatch
A Paris dispatch via Reuters notes British plans for Egypt with details on naval and land forces. General Alexandria theater actions include Allied moves, Malta transit, and a parliamentary credit request of £312,000 amid precautionary preparations.
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Egypt
Porte
Doiatibour
Arabir
Taf
France
Ap Salen
Andhbal Allison
Intelligence Department
War Office
Malta
Aldershott
Gibraltar
Paris
Reuter
Chamber of Deputies
Norine
Nomination and Treasury Bond Notes Details
A Senate committee considers ex Senator West for district postmaster amid talk of a $16,000,000 six percent issue. The report notes limited attendance at a Republican caucus with expectations of action next week. Heirs in Alabama and a large land tract in Fils are mentioned among property details.
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Wyossinck
Smneclone
A-Treasury
Wasaynaton
Senate
District of Columbia
West
Corre
W. A. Kc
St. American
Ings
Axio
John Re Faa
Jailbreak at Neosho Ends in Shootout and Capture
July 3 dispatch reports a dramatic Neosho jail break led by Jack Sheldon Lawrence Smith suspect Beeson and Beavers. They used lime to blind guards then fled into woods as Sheriff James McKihaney’s posse closed in. Beeson was shot by Jailer Nutt while Beavers fled with a wagon and horse. Sheldon hid in thick cover until captured at 8:30, then taken to the courthouse for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wewtag Flue
Mie Kawoas
Nutt
Beeson
Beavers
Sheldon
James
Inken
Court House
Dalton
Improbable Garden and Estate Renovations Highlighted
A fragmentary report describes a large estate with General Paulding Gould and Merritt involved in a $100,000 drainage contract. The grounds feature a new conservatory, extensive tropical plant collections, and thousands of plant varieties including palms, crotons, azaleas, ferns, and camellias from multiple regions. A separate note mentions the theater at Madrom Square and postal reforms, plus anecdotes about residents, a royal connection, and local theater plans.
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Mcrae
General Paulding
Mangora
Hanover
Asia
Madagascar
Penn River
Japan
China
Central America
East Indies
Archipelago
Ulands
Central
South America
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Retary
Wow Hediery of
Lavanton
Weest
Despe
Cooper
Osborne
Drasieeth Baitstie Penitentiary
Jail
Joaquin
Miller
Abithe
Scoljima
Iano
Bea
Love
Alo
Mips
Nessiy
Shem
Madtrom
Mira
Barnett
Esmeralda
Eich
Ecowitt
Grant
A. Rowork
Ghenteo
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